EBA Final Guidelines on Authorisation of Third-Country Branches
The EBA has published final Guidelines on the authorisation of third-country branches (TCBs) under CRD6. The Guidelines specify application information, assessment criteria, templates, and the process, including a non-opposition statement from the home supervisor. This completes key components of the new EU TCB regime effective since January 2026.
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